Key Outputs

  • Use of the correct washing procedures for the different materials that need to be cleaned using different chemicals in different wash machines.
  • Inspect part’s cleanliness, damage, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, using scrapers, brushes, cloths, chemical cleaners, abrasives, compressed air and metal preservatives.
  • Safely mix hazardous chemicals / cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds, for cleaning parts and for the machines operated to clean parts.
  • Safe and efficient use of cleaning machines (Bupi and Proceco machines).
  • Safe use and operation of forklifts and cranes to transport parts in and out of cleaning machines and into bays.
  • Efficient and safe use of the sand blasting machines to remove paint.
  • Efficient and safe use of pressure washers to clean parts. (Regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles).
  • Efficient and safe pre-wash procedures.
  • Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and notify the supervisor when malfunctions occur.
  • Maintain inventories of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Safe and efficient use of tooling used for cleaning and wrapping parts (air drill, air chipper, gas fuelled heat, etc.) including daily checks and maintenance.
  • Clean and maintain facilities and equipment using checklists and Barloworld standard operating

Procedures.

  • Maintain a safe and orderly workplace (6S).
  • Forklift: Daily forklift maintenance, moving and stacking of material and finished products, loading of finished items, rigging of machinery.
  • Understand process of assembly line.
  • Planning and prioritising jobs to be washed as per schedule and priority status

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

  • Minimum Grade 12.
  • Verbal comprehension.
  • Aiming (hand-eye coordination).

Physical resilience.

  • Ability to obtain certification as forklift operator within 90 days of appointment.
  • Ability to obtain certification as overhead / jib crane operator within 90 days of appointment.
  • Ability to follow instructions under supervision.
  • Drivers licence – Code B will be an added advantage